Aurora, Ontario, basement renovations by Desire Basements

Basement Renovations in Aurora

Luxury basement finishing for Aurora homes. Free 3D design, an itemized price that locks before you sign, a lifetime workmanship warranty and a written finish date that pays you $200 for every late day.

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Basement renovation in Aurora, street by street

Aurora blends heritage homes near the historic town core with newer subdivisions off Bayview and Wellington. Older basements often need waterproofing and egress upgrades first, while newer ones finish quickly into theatres, gyms and family space.

With strong demand for in-law suites and rental units across York Region, a properly finished Aurora basement is both lifestyle and investment. Whatever you start with, you end with finished square footage your family uses every week, and a number your Aurora house carries at resale.

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Basement renovation permits in Aurora, handled for you

Aurora requires a building permit before a basement is finished or converted into an additional residential unit, with staged inspections through construction. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, additional units are now permitted on most urban residential lots subject to the town's zoning. Older homes near the core often need egress and moisture work designed in from the start, something we confirm for your specific address before drawings are filed. Our licensed structural engineer prepares and stamps the drawings, and we pull the permit and manage every inspection to final sign-off.

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Drawings & zoning
Stamped by a licensed structural engineer for your Aurora address

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Permit filed by us
We file it and track it. You never stand in line.

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Staged inspections
Framing, insulation, ESA electrical, plumbing

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Final sign-off
Closed permit, documented for resale

A free 3D design of your finished basement

Walk your basement room by room in 3D. Move a wall, swap a finish, then approve every detail before a stud goes up.

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"Kam delivered the project on time and on budget. It's now been three years since our basement was completed, and it still looks incredible. We continue to receive so many compliments on the space."

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Built on trust, backed in writing

Since 2017BUILDING IN THE GTA

Basement renovations across the GTA since 2017, the owner on every site.

LifetimeWARRANTY COVERAGE

Lifetime workmanship warranty on every wall, floor and fixture we install, in writing.

$200/dayON-TIME GUARANTEE

Your quote includes a written timeline. If we miss it, we pay you $200 for every late day.

WHAT A BASEMENT COSTS · ONE STANDARD, ONE QUOTE SHEET
$67,800A 1,000 SQ FT BASEMENT WITH A BATHROOM, BEFORE HST
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400+BASEMENTS SINCE 2017

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.

A 1,716 sq ft entertaining basement on Carlyle Crescent

  • Completed 2026
  • 1,716 sq ft
  • About 12 weeks
  • $230,000 to $240,000

A full kitchen with an 8-foot island and glass rinser, a soundproofed studio room under an LED ceiling, a wide bathroom with a custom tiled shower and a bedroom with under-stair storage. A 12-niche display wall greets you at the side entrance, and 88 pot lights carry the light through 1,716 square feet on an insulated DRICORE R+ subfloor.

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basement gym mirror wall white interior
basement spa shower marble gold fixtures
Photography from Desire Basements projects across the GTA. Contract range shown before HST.See our projects

What a basement in Aurora costs, by scope

The same quote sheet we use everywhere in the GTA, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.

ScopePrice before HST
600 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$56,000
800 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$62,000
1,000 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$67,800
1,200 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom and two bedrooms$75,200
1,500 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom and two bedrooms$83,700
The family basement: media wall, full bathroom, laundry, around 1,000 sq ft$60,000 to $85,000
The entertainment build: theatre or media room, bar, gym, spa bathroom, 1,000 to 1,300 sq ft$95,000 to $130,000
Three-piece bathroom, added to a basement without one$11,700
Custom wet bar+$15,000
Home theatre setup+$20,000
Walkout entrance, permits included$15,000 to $25,000
Full-perimeter underpinning for low ceilings$60,000 to $120,000
Legal basement apartment, purpose-built$75,000 to $110,000 or more

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line: a 1,000 sq ft basement with a three-piece bathroom comes to about $67,800 before HST, and the price per square foot falls as the basement grows because the permit, bin, breakers, stairs and bathroom cost the same at any size. Use the calculator to price yours. Cost guides: bathroom, walkout and underpinning.

Answers for Aurora homeowners

Do I need a building permit to finish my basement in Aurora?

Yes. Finishing a basement in Aurora requires a building permit, with staged inspections for structural, framing, insulation, electrical and plumbing work. Desire Basements has the drawings prepared and stamped by a licensed structural engineer, files the application, and manages every inspection through final sign-off.

Can I add a legal basement apartment in Aurora?

Yes. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, most urban residential lots in Aurora can now have additional residential units, including a basement suite, subject to local zoning. Suites must meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements for ceiling height, fire separation, egress and alarms. We design and build to full code and handle the approvals end to end.

How much does a basement renovation cost in Aurora?

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line: a 1,000 sq ft basement with a three-piece bathroom comes to about $67,800 before HST, and the price per square foot falls as the basement grows because the permit, bin, breakers, stairs and bathroom cost the same at any size. Use the calculator to price yours. Every Desire quote is itemized line by line and locked before you sign, and includes a free 3D design of your finished basement.

Ready for your Aurora basement renovation?

Book a free in-home consultation. We'll measure your space, talk through your vision, and bring a 3D design with your itemized basement renovation quote.

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A real basement we finished in Aurora

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